Nguyên Lê
@thevietwhoviet.bsky.social
The Viet who viết 🎞 •• words The Spool, FANGORIA, Texas Observer, /film etc •• CCA, FIPRESCI member •• ✉️ nguyen.le0318@gmail
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I wrote this thing. I hope it's helpful.
valerie-ettenhofer.ghost.io/some-notes-t...
valerie-ettenhofer.ghost.io/some-notes-t...
Some Notes To Self: How To Try When Everything Sucks
What can we do when the whole world is on fire?
I originally jotted this down as a note on my phone to share on Instagram. I wrote it largely for myself and my close friends, but I'm publishing a ha...
valerie-ettenhofer.ghost.io
January 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I wrote this thing. I hope it's helpful.
valerie-ettenhofer.ghost.io/some-notes-t...
valerie-ettenhofer.ghost.io/some-notes-t...
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The new Vietnam Weekly Podcast features @thevietwhoviet.bsky.social on how Vietnamese cinema has (and hasn't) changed over time, why horror has caught on as a hugely popular genre, essential contemporary Vietnamese movies, and more. open.spotify.com/episode/4PXg...
Exploring Vietnamese Cinema
The Vietnam Weekly Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
January 6, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The new Vietnam Weekly Podcast features @thevietwhoviet.bsky.social on how Vietnamese cinema has (and hasn't) changed over time, why horror has caught on as a hugely popular genre, essential contemporary Vietnamese movies, and more. open.spotify.com/episode/4PXg...
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I can officially announce it: I’m (also) a screenwriter!
For this upcoming Vietnamese historical romance feature, I’m a co-writer.
Exhilirated, scared and full of hope.
May what comes next be beautiful.
vietcetera.com/en/portrait-...
For this upcoming Vietnamese historical romance feature, I’m a co-writer.
Exhilirated, scared and full of hope.
May what comes next be beautiful.
vietcetera.com/en/portrait-...
‘Portrait of a Misty Sun’ and the Dream of an Untold Indochina
The historical romance ‘Portrait of A Misty Sun’ is heading toward production and, from there, realizing the dream of seeing Indochina through Vietnamese lens.
vietcetera.com
December 9, 2024 at 4:59 PM
I can officially announce it: I’m (also) a screenwriter!
For this upcoming Vietnamese historical romance feature, I’m a co-writer.
Exhilirated, scared and full of hope.
May what comes next be beautiful.
vietcetera.com/en/portrait-...
For this upcoming Vietnamese historical romance feature, I’m a co-writer.
Exhilirated, scared and full of hope.
May what comes next be beautiful.
vietcetera.com/en/portrait-...
I can officially announce it: I’m (also) a screenwriter!
For this upcoming Vietnamese historical romance feature, I’m a co-writer.
Exhilirated, scared and full of hope.
May what comes next be beautiful.
vietcetera.com/en/portrait-...
For this upcoming Vietnamese historical romance feature, I’m a co-writer.
Exhilirated, scared and full of hope.
May what comes next be beautiful.
vietcetera.com/en/portrait-...
‘Portrait of a Misty Sun’ and the Dream of an Untold Indochina
The historical romance ‘Portrait of A Misty Sun’ is heading toward production and, from there, realizing the dream of seeing Indochina through Vietnamese lens.
vietcetera.com
December 9, 2024 at 4:59 PM
I can officially announce it: I’m (also) a screenwriter!
For this upcoming Vietnamese historical romance feature, I’m a co-writer.
Exhilirated, scared and full of hope.
May what comes next be beautiful.
vietcetera.com/en/portrait-...
For this upcoming Vietnamese historical romance feature, I’m a co-writer.
Exhilirated, scared and full of hope.
May what comes next be beautiful.
vietcetera.com/en/portrait-...
Although not the most positive of stories, but it’s certainly a personal milestone. Through this, I’ve found folks who also care about the things I care — Vietnamese rep in cinema, Star Wars & both.
I also designed the featured image. Thx @slashfilm.bsky.social
www.slashfilm.com/725175/how-s...
I also designed the featured image. Thx @slashfilm.bsky.social
www.slashfilm.com/725175/how-s...
November 23, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Although not the most positive of stories, but it’s certainly a personal milestone. Through this, I’ve found folks who also care about the things I care — Vietnamese rep in cinema, Star Wars & both.
I also designed the featured image. Thx @slashfilm.bsky.social
www.slashfilm.com/725175/how-s...
I also designed the featured image. Thx @slashfilm.bsky.social
www.slashfilm.com/725175/how-s...
There were no replies to my goodbye tweet so I don’t know if my mutuals know that I’ve moved here? Let’s say hi if we spot each other.
November 22, 2024 at 9:01 AM
There were no replies to my goodbye tweet so I don’t know if my mutuals know that I’ve moved here? Let’s say hi if we spot each other.
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Still remembering all the smiles that bloomed at Udine Far East Film Festival as I brought a Vietnamese film over (Three Seasons, 4K restorstion) & said out loud “I would like this to be the first Vietnamese film to enter the @criterion.bsky.social
May 2, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Still remembering all the smiles that bloomed at Udine Far East Film Festival as I brought a Vietnamese film over (Three Seasons, 4K restorstion) & said out loud “I would like this to be the first Vietnamese film to enter the @criterion.bsky.social
Still remembering all the smiles that bloomed at Udine Far East Film Festival as I brought a Vietnamese film over (Three Seasons, 4K restorstion) & said out loud “I would like this to be the first Vietnamese film to enter the @criterion.bsky.social
May 2, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Still remembering all the smiles that bloomed at Udine Far East Film Festival as I brought a Vietnamese film over (Three Seasons, 4K restorstion) & said out loud “I would like this to be the first Vietnamese film to enter the @criterion.bsky.social
Someone pulled a Uno reverse card & now I’m the one being interviewed 😂
vietcetera.com/en/for-bette...
vietcetera.com/en/for-bette...
For Better Subtitles, Imagine Tom Cruise As A Vietnamese
Film translator Nguyen Le shares his insights into working with films and presents his perspective on ‘Trống Cơm’ in English.
vietcetera.com
February 10, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Someone pulled a Uno reverse card & now I’m the one being interviewed 😂
vietcetera.com/en/for-bette...
vietcetera.com/en/for-bette...
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My final piece on the Vietnamese hit series Hellbound Village: going in-depth into its creation with key crew members.
I also provided the English subtitles for the series & its feature-length prequel The Soul Reaper. www.fangoria.com/original/hel...
I also provided the English subtitles for the series & its feature-length prequel The Soul Reaper. www.fangoria.com/original/hel...
HELLBOUND VILLAGE: A Folkloric Dare
Exploring the corners of Vietnam's first period horror series with its director, producer and co-writer.
www.fangoria.com
December 24, 2023 at 2:06 AM
My final piece on the Vietnamese hit series Hellbound Village: going in-depth into its creation with key crew members.
I also provided the English subtitles for the series & its feature-length prequel The Soul Reaper. www.fangoria.com/original/hel...
I also provided the English subtitles for the series & its feature-length prequel The Soul Reaper. www.fangoria.com/original/hel...
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The interview with John Powell for @awardswatch.bsky.social 👇
Interview: Emmy Nominated Composer John Powell on Finding the Right Note of Hope in ‘STILL: A Mich...
High are the chances that a tune from John Powell has been, or still is, the music of an aspect of your life. Finishing a tough exam? Jason Bourne series’ main titles, or perhaps The Italian Job. E�...
awardswatch.com
August 21, 2023 at 7:16 PM
The interview with John Powell for @awardswatch.bsky.social 👇
My final piece on the Vietnamese hit series Hellbound Village: going in-depth into its creation with key crew members.
I also provided the English subtitles for the series & its feature-length prequel The Soul Reaper. www.fangoria.com/original/hel...
I also provided the English subtitles for the series & its feature-length prequel The Soul Reaper. www.fangoria.com/original/hel...
HELLBOUND VILLAGE: A Folkloric Dare
Exploring the corners of Vietnam's first period horror series with its director, producer and co-writer.
www.fangoria.com
December 24, 2023 at 2:06 AM
My final piece on the Vietnamese hit series Hellbound Village: going in-depth into its creation with key crew members.
I also provided the English subtitles for the series & its feature-length prequel The Soul Reaper. www.fangoria.com/original/hel...
I also provided the English subtitles for the series & its feature-length prequel The Soul Reaper. www.fangoria.com/original/hel...
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Still trying to get confirmation, but I might be the first of-Vietnamese-descent writer who has a byline on Roger Ebert.
Even if proven otherwise, I’m just glad I gave Stoker the 10th 🎂 it deserves.
🔗 www.rogerebert.com/features/a-g...
Even if proven otherwise, I’m just glad I gave Stoker the 10th 🎂 it deserves.
🔗 www.rogerebert.com/features/a-g...
November 3, 2023 at 12:30 AM
Still trying to get confirmation, but I might be the first of-Vietnamese-descent writer who has a byline on Roger Ebert.
Even if proven otherwise, I’m just glad I gave Stoker the 10th 🎂 it deserves.
🔗 www.rogerebert.com/features/a-g...
Even if proven otherwise, I’m just glad I gave Stoker the 10th 🎂 it deserves.
🔗 www.rogerebert.com/features/a-g...
Still trying to get confirmation, but I might be the first of-Vietnamese-descent writer who has a byline on Roger Ebert.
Even if proven otherwise, I’m just glad I gave Stoker the 10th 🎂 it deserves.
🔗 www.rogerebert.com/features/a-g...
Even if proven otherwise, I’m just glad I gave Stoker the 10th 🎂 it deserves.
🔗 www.rogerebert.com/features/a-g...
November 3, 2023 at 12:30 AM
Still trying to get confirmation, but I might be the first of-Vietnamese-descent writer who has a byline on Roger Ebert.
Even if proven otherwise, I’m just glad I gave Stoker the 10th 🎂 it deserves.
🔗 www.rogerebert.com/features/a-g...
Even if proven otherwise, I’m just glad I gave Stoker the 10th 🎂 it deserves.
🔗 www.rogerebert.com/features/a-g...
Your dad got hats & he wanted photos
You yourself are not good for photos
What to do, the things we do 😂
You yourself are not good for photos
What to do, the things we do 😂
September 24, 2023 at 5:47 AM
Your dad got hats & he wanted photos
You yourself are not good for photos
What to do, the things we do 😂
You yourself are not good for photos
What to do, the things we do 😂
On main street/stretch of sky being vulnerable… hope you’ll listen ✌️
September 17, 2023 at 4:34 AM
On main street/stretch of sky being vulnerable… hope you’ll listen ✌️
🚨🚨 2 beautiful new things from me:
- The Vietnamese version of my Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell review, also for Saigoneer.
- An interview that is also a 15-year dream realized: composer John Powell of STILL: A Michael J. Fox Film for @awardswatch.bsky.social
Hope to have your readership ✌️
- The Vietnamese version of my Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell review, also for Saigoneer.
- An interview that is also a 15-year dream realized: composer John Powell of STILL: A Michael J. Fox Film for @awardswatch.bsky.social
Hope to have your readership ✌️
August 21, 2023 at 7:13 PM
🚨🚨 2 beautiful new things from me:
- The Vietnamese version of my Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell review, also for Saigoneer.
- An interview that is also a 15-year dream realized: composer John Powell of STILL: A Michael J. Fox Film for @awardswatch.bsky.social
Hope to have your readership ✌️
- The Vietnamese version of my Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell review, also for Saigoneer.
- An interview that is also a 15-year dream realized: composer John Powell of STILL: A Michael J. Fox Film for @awardswatch.bsky.social
Hope to have your readership ✌️
Live shot of my eye thinking about how it remains difficult to validate my skills in this field BUT now I have to start from square one-ish
August 20, 2023 at 10:15 AM
Live shot of my eye thinking about how it remains difficult to validate my skills in this field BUT now I have to start from square one-ish
Some green trees to go with blue sky because I’m so tired of X.
And, yes, xin chào!
And, yes, xin chào!
August 19, 2023 at 3:22 AM
Some green trees to go with blue sky because I’m so tired of X.
And, yes, xin chào!
And, yes, xin chào!